This spring has been one step forward, two steps back, lather, rinse, repeat. Mostly cold and rainy, with only the most sporadic bits of sunshine and warmth. So I really try to take advantage of some outdoor weather when it chooses to grace us with its presence.

As most of you know, I work at a school, mostly tucked away in the main reception office, a room without direct windows and a “doors must stay closed at all times” rule. I’m not a claustrophobic person, but this is the sort of space that can make anyone feel closed-in. After work I go home to my apartment, which as long-time readers know, is also a little closed-in for my taste. Yes there are windows…but they’re at the other end of the apartment from where I spend most of my time, and they’re relatively high up on the wall, which means you can’t really see what’s going on outside without walking right up to them and looking out. And while window-gazing sounds like a delightful way to spend one’s time, I GSTD.

SO. I’m grateful for a day like today when I can be OUTSIDE in the afternoon – in the air, in the light, smelling a bit of sea saltiness, hearing the birds overhead. My girlfriends and I met for an early light dinner and then headed down to the bay to see if there might be a nice sunsetty sky. My hopes weren’t especially high for that, but it’s just nice to be outside with friends, enjoying it NOT raining.

I’m dressed for a slightly cool spring evening and since I thought we might be walking, I made sure to wear my comfy Skechers. You’ve seen this duster length cardigan before here, and certainly my favorite Gloria Vanderbilt jeans and Daily Harvest Amazon tee many times now. This is not groundbreaking fashion, just the style of real life.

My friend thought she could sneak up on me and Tri while we were shooting.

Hope you’re having a “one step forward” day today, too!

What I’m Wearing
* Daily Harvest/Amazon white tee, size 4x
* Gloria Vanderbilt Amanda jeans, size 22W short, in Scottsdale wish
* Torrid grey space-dye knit duster-length open-front cardigan, size 3x, old. Comparable here.
* Skecher Arya black slip-on sneakers

Pictures by me!

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